What does the cryptic crossword clue "The same is observed in large-scale outbreak (8)" mean?

The definition is "outbreak". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). IDEM (synonym="the same") in EPIC (synonym="EPIC") = EPIDEMIC; definition: "outbreak" The answer is EPIDEMIC.

The same is observed in large-scale outbreak (8)

Guardian Cryptic #29449 | 27 Across | 2024-07-31 flower

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